Discover Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, where clean mountain water flows and a rich beer brewing legacy thrives. Experience a beer lover’s paradise with over 30 craft breweries, making it home to some of the finest breweries in the nation. Embraced by enthusiasts, Asheville tops many must-visit lists for its exceptional brews and captivating mountain charm, attracting runners, bikers, and hikers alike. Don’t miss the highly anticipated Beer City Relay, where the spirit of running and craft beer converge in 2025.
The esteemed host for this year’s event is none other than New Belgium Brewing. Originating in Fort Collins CO, New Belgium brought their east coast hub to Asheville in 2016.
We are proud to be part of the 2025 Asheville Beer Week, a cherished occasion that brings together the finest craft brews and the vibrant spirit of the community!
Event Overview
The event is meant to be a fun 5k or 10k relay with a team aspect. The course consists of one 5k out and back along the West River Arts District Greenway. There will be one water stop at the turn around point at the edge of the French Broad River Park.
Teams of 4 will each complete the 5k course once each in relay.
Teams of 2 will each complete the 5k course twice each in relay to run a 10k.
Single runners 5k/10k option. Runners will run the 5k loop once or twice and need no other team members.
Race Day – Saturday May 24th
First Wave of Runners as well as the 5k and 10k starts at – 9:00am
Starting Line and relay exchange at New Belgium – 21 Craven Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28806
We are proud to be partnering with Consider Haiti for this year’s race. $2 from each entry will be donated to their organization.
Course Map for the Beer City Relay
Pull together a team of 2 or team of 4 to run the Beer City Relay in Asheville, NC
and celebrate craft beer with us at the iconic New Belgium Brewery.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
First runners start 9:00 am
Each team of 4 runner completes the same 5k course one at a time.
Each team of 2 runner completes the 5k twice.
The first wave of runners starts at 9am.
Grab some friends and come celebrate Beer City USA!
Make sure to register all team members under your chosen team name.
Enjoy a race after party and a beer on us for all participants (21+) at New Belgium Brewing
Team categories are: Team of 2 – Team of 4 – Single 5k runner – Single 10k runner
Team Packet Pick Up Options.
One team member can pick up the team packets.
Friday, May 23th, 3:00-7:00pm at New Belgium Brewing (parking is limited so we encourage biking and walking for pick up)
Saturday, May 24th, 7:30am New Belgium Brewing
Registration Fees for the Beer City Relay in Asheville
Fees include –
- Race t-shirt
- Finisher medal
- A Beer on us
- Chip timed run
- Donation to Consider Haiti
Awards
No Age Group Awards, but EVERY runner receives a finisher medal.
Fastest 4 person teams and 2 person teams in the following categories receive a Gift Certificate from Jus’ Running, our official prize sponsor.
- Mixed Field Team earn $20 Gift Certificate each
- All Female earn $20 Gift Certificate each
- All Male earn $20 Gift Certificate each
Fastest 5k and 10k Male and Female runners
- 1st earn $30 Gift Certificate
- 2nd earn $25 Gift Certificate
- 3rd earn $20 Gift Certificate
Big Thank You to our Sponsors
Refunds/Transfers for the Beer City Relay in Asheville
Kick It Event Management (Kick It Events) and the Beer City Relay have a no refund policy. Our team works year round to produce our high quality events. Even if the event is canceled we have already incurred time and expenses with planning for the event that are non-refundable. Please see the guidelines below.
The Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program.
- Adding on the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program is a service provided outside of Kick It Events.
- This purchase is subject to the Protecht Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before purchasing.
- Kick It Events DOES NOT promise a refund with the purchase of the Race Roster Enhanced Protection Program.
Refunds
- No refunds will be given if you signed up for this race by accident. Double check the city, date and time BEFORE registering.
- There are no refunds for injury or illness.
- There are no refunds for work or event conflicts.
- There will be NO REFUNDS if the event needs to be postponed.
- If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund.
- We do not allow deferrals.
Postponement
- In the event of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to May 31 2025, at the race directors discretion. There will be NO REFUNDS if the event needs to be postponed.
- Inclement weather determination is at the discretion of the race directors. We are looking for dangerous conditions for our runners and volunteers or an impassable race course.
- The postponement announcement will be made as early as we can. If there is surprise weather we reserve the right to postpone the race up until race morning. A Postponement announcement will be by 5am race morning.
- If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund. We will do our best with a virtual event or socially distanced race. Please understand that we purchase your race items months ahead of time and we will get these items to you if the event is canceled last minute.
- Race postponement will be emailed out to runners using the email used during registration, posted on the race website (https://kickitevents.com/beer-city-relay/) as well as posted on our social media platforms.
- In the event the race is postponed and you would like your race swag mailed to you, you will be required to pay the shipping cost for your race bib and race swag.
- Race updates will be sent to the email address you registered with. Always make sure that your email is correct. In the event that the postponement date needs to be canceled, there will not be another postponement and there will not be any refunds.
Cancelation
- In the event the race needs to be canceled there will be no refunds.
- The cancellation announcement will be made as early as we can. If there is surprise weather we reserve the right to cancel the race up until race morning.
- We will always try to postpone the race if needed but sometimes permitting, weather etc does not allow for a postponement.
- If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund. We will do our best with a virtual event or socially distanced race. Please understand that we purchase your race items months ahead of time and we will get these items to you if the event is canceled last minute.
- Race cancellation will be emailed out to runners using the email used during registration, posted on the race website (https://kickitevents.com/beer-city-relay/) as well as posted on our social media platforms.
- Race updates will be sent to the email address you registered with. Always make sure that your email is correct.
Transfers
- You may transfer your registration to being a virtual runner up to 5 days before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.
- You may transfer your registration to another runner or to a different distance up to 5 days before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.
- After the 5 day cut off please reach out to Info@kickitevents.com for help with transferring.
Event Parking
There is street parking as well as a dirt lot at the Craven Street Bridge. The New Belgium lots are not available for event parking this morning.